2. History: the discipline that records and interprets past events.
3. Imperialism: when one nation or people seeks to control the economic, political, and/or cultural lives of another nation or people. (The process of becoming an "empire"
4. Martyr: someone who suffers and/or dies for his/her beliefs.
5. Precedent: an example that serves as a guide for later actions/behavior/decisions
6. Self-Determination: the right of a people to rule or govern themselves.
11. Secular: not religious; wordly (concerned with things of this world)
12. Militarism: the buildup and glorification of a nation's military.
13. Heir:
14. Stalemate: a deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other.
15. Artillery:
16. Burden: a weight/responsibility that is difficult to carry (physically or emotionally)
17. Total War: when ALL of a nation's resources are devoted to a war effort.
18. Propaganda: ideas spread to support a cause, or damage an opposing cause.
19. Inclilnation: a person's natural tendancy to act or feel in a particular way.
20. Delouse: to rid of lice
21. Latrine: a toilet or something used as a toilet, such as a trench in the earth.
22. Contraband: goods/supplies that imported or exported illegally.
23. Maiden: first or earliest (e.g. The ship's maiden voyage.)
24. Persuade: to cause someone to believe by convincing, urging, or influencing.
25. Disarmament: a reduction in weapons/armaments.
26. Fluent: able to express oneself easily and clearly.
27. Thesis: argument or position.
28. Revolution: a fundamental change
29. Abdicate: to step down from power
30. Emancipate: to set free from control. (i.e. The slaves were emancipated.)
31. Communism: a form of economy/government where all property is owned collectively, and the goal is to create a society WITHOUT rich or poor.
32. Provisional: temporary
33. Repression: the practice of keeping people under control using force or fear.
34. Totalitarian: a form of government where ALL aspects of society are controlled by the government.
35. Civil War: a war between two parts of the same country. (e.g. The American Civil War was fought between the North and the South.)
36. Insurmountable: so great that it cannot be overcome. (e.g. Earning an "A" on the test seemed like an insurmountable task, but Mike studied hard and was able to accomplish his goal.)
37. Intolerance: unwillingness to respect or try to undertsand customs, ideas, or beliefs that are different from one's own.
38. Isolationism: a government policy of noninvolvement in foreign affairs.
39. Anti-Semitism: feelings of hatred toward Jewish people.
40. Inflation: when the value of money decreases
41. Apathy: lack of concern or interest; indifferent
42. Bigot: someone who blindly follows their own beliefs or opinions with no tolerance for beliefs opposed to them.
43. Refugee: a person who flees to a foreign country to escape danger.
44. Persecute: to harass, oppress, torment - especially because of race, religion, or beliefs.
45. Scapegoat: someone who is blamed (usually unfairly) for someone else's problems.
46. Genocide: the deliberate murder of an entire ethnic, racial, or religious group.
47. Arsenal:
48. Blitzkrieg: lightning war
49. Haven: a safe shelter; a refuge
50. Condemn: to express disapproval of.
51. Liberate: to set free.
53. Siege: a military blockade of a city or area to force a surrender
52. Infamy
54. Unconditional: without conditions or exceptions
55. Calamity: an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
56. Amphibious: living/operating on both land and water.
57. Dissident: someone who disagrees or dissents.
58. Belligerent: aggressive, argumentative, hostile; a nation or person engaged in war
59. Discontent: unhappy; dissatisfied.
60. Capitulate: to give up; surrender
61. Quota: A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
51. Liberate: to set free.